Whether the recipient is an expert scorekeeper or is learning the craft for the very first time, this 20-game scorebook is the perfect gift. It’s sleek and clean, and includes a reference card with quick abbreviations and scorekeeping tricks.

Choose from one of the four founding National Women’s Hockey League teams, the Boston Pride, Buffalo Beauts, Metropolitan Riveters, or Connecticut Whale. And while you’re at it, throw in tickets (approximately $20 per ticket) to one of their games if you’re in the area. The season runs through March 2018, and it’s a great way to watch some great hockey and support a new women’s professional sports league.

Game Changers: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History by Molly Schiot, $13.74, amazon.com

The Minnesota Lynx are something of a WNBA dynasty and are reigning champs, so buy your friend a sweatshirt. You might even consider grabbing a WNBA League Pass ($3.99) so they can watch every game next season, since most of them aren’t nationally televised.

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Tickets To See Their Favorite Team, Varies

This one is specific to whoever you’re shopping for! Nothing beats tickets to a game to watch their favorite team play.

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Gift Guide: Gifts for Sports Lovers

Sports gear and accessories are often the most gendered items around, which is ridiculous because showing love for a team has nothing to do with whether your gender. It can be especially easy for gifts for sports lovers to fall into heavily stereotyped territory when the fan is a woman or femme. Of course, there is absolutely nothing wrong with sporting pink team gear, sequined shirts, or “Bleacher Babe” tanks if that’s your thing. But for people who are looking to buy a gift for a sports lover and want to avoid reinforcing tired tropes about women and femme sports fans, here are some ideas.